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Michael J. Fox Promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada for Acting and Parkinson's Advocacy

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Etan Vlessing

2d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Michael J. Fox, the Canadian-born 'Back to the Future' star and Parkinson's disease advocate, has been promoted to the Companion of the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honor. Fox, who first received the Order of Canada in 2011 for his acting and fundraising efforts, is recognized for blending selective acting with global advocacy and driving transformative Parkinson's research through his foundation. Also named to the Order is veteran kids producer Roger Damon Price, creator of Nickelodeon's green slime.

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Twitter / XMichael J. Fox Promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada for Acting and Parkinson's Advocacyhollywoodreporter.com

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Fox 'is in a remarkable chapter of his life, blending selective acting with powerful global advocacy and unflinching honesty about Parkinson's'
'Through his foundation, he drives transformative research and hope,' Mary Simon, Canada's governor general said
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The ‘Back to the Future’ star and Parkinson’s advocate is promoted to the country’s highest civilian honor, while veteran kids producer Roger Damon Price is also named.

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